Manufacturing Manager

Manufacturing Manager
Location: Doncaster
Salary: £52,500 Key Performance Areas
Vacancy Type: Permanent, Working rotational shifts
A Shift Manager in food manufacturing supports the Production Manager in overseeing daily manufacturing
operations to ensure products are made safely, efficiently, on time, and within quality standards.
Production Operations
* Supervise daily production activities on the floor.
* Ensure production targets (volume, OEE, yield, efficiency) are met.
* Monitor workflow and adjust schedules as needed.
* Reduce downtime and improve productivity.
Food Safety & Quality Compliance
* Ensure compliance with:
* HACCP
* GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)
* FDA / local food regulations
* ISO / FSSC standards (if applicable)
* Monitor hygiene, sanitation, and CCPs (Critical Control Points)
* Coordinate with Quality Assurance teams
Team Management
* Supervise line leaders and production staff and Dispatch Operations.
* Conduct shift briefings.
* Train employees on SOPs and safety procedures.
* Handle attendance, discipline, and performance issues.
Inventory & Materials Control
* Coordinate raw material availability.
* Minimise waste and product loss.
* Monitor packaging material usage.
* Ensure outload of materials are conducted in a timely manner to achieve on time in full KPIs.
Equipment & Maintenance
* Ensure machinery is operating properly.
* Coordinate preventive maintenance.
* Report breakdowns and reduce production delays.
* Report shortages predicted to enable this to be managed with customers.
Reporting & Documentation
* Maintain production reports.
* Track KPIs (OEE, yield, downtime, OTIS, waste).
* Prepare daily/weekly performance summaries.
* Manage 121s for direct line reports.
Required Skills
Knowledge of food safety regulations.
Leadership & people management.
Problem-solving under pressure.
Understanding of production & dispatch planning.
Basic knowledge of lean manufacturing principles.
Good communication skills.
Educational Background
Bachelor’s degree in Food Science
Food Technology
Industrial Engineering
Manufacturing/Production Engineering
3–5 years experience in food manufacturing and Dispatch Operations.
To Apply
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